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Hobbies & Crafts

Diecast Collector Magazine

12 issues per year   |  English
45 Reviews   •  English   •   Hobbies & Crafts (Collecting)
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Diecast Collector is the UK’s only diecast model collecting magazine, featuring both vintage collectables and the brand-new diecast releases. The monthly magazine is written and edited by collectors with a passion for the subject and includes a wide range of in-depth features and supplements on models old and new. The digital version is fully interactive with exclusive images and videos.

• Features about collecting Corgi Toys, Dinky Toys, Tri-ang Spot-On, Matchbox Superfast and Hot Wheels models, amongst others!
• Latest news and reviews
• Regular price guide
• Auctions, toyfairs and events.
• Buying and restoration tips
• The very latest releases from all the major manufacturers in the industry including AUTOart, Bburago, Conrad, Corgi, Esval, Greenlight, Ixo, Maisto, Matrix, Mini GT, Minichamps, Norev, Northcord Model Company, NZG, Oxford Diecast, Schuco, Solido, Spark, Staples & Vine, Tekno, Universal Hobbies, Wiking, WSI, and many, many more.
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May 2025 Inside the May issue of Diecast Collector, we bring you: REGULARS News and events - What's happening in the world of diecast collecting. Little and Large - In which Steve Coles compares models of the same car... but in differing scales! Collecting by Numbers - Charting the evolution of the Matchbox Superfast range during the Lesney years, from 1969 to 1982. A-Z of Diecast - In which Alwyn Brice continues his series, leafing through the alphabet of diecasts. Top Vintage Model - DTCA Chairman, Michael Driver, picks another vintage favourite from Dinky. Dear Editor - Your diecast-related questions shared. A female perspective - Hazel Ralston considers the world of model collecting, through different eyes... NEW MODELS What's New - Seven pages looking at the latest new models and in-depth reviews. Masterpieces from AutoCult - Stephen Paul Hardy brings us right up to date with news of AutoCult’s latest exclusive 1/43 sealed resin models. Rolling with Kess - Mike Coupe looks at the new 1947 Rolls Royce Phantom III Labourdette Vutotal Cabriolet, from Kess Models. FEATURES The K3 Evolution - Francisco Mota looks at what German specialists Kremer Racing made of the Porsche K3 evolution version. 70 years of the Citroën DS - Andrew Ralston gives you an overview of Citroën DS models, from the 'hard to find' to the collecting classics. Simply magnificent - David Lynn explores the choice of 1/43 models of the evocative Rover 3-Litre and 3.5-Litre, possibly Solihull’s most iconic car design. USAF Thunderbirds F-16C - Jarrod Cotter looks at one of the Hobby Master models of the 1/72 scale USAF Thunderbirds F-16s. Take it off - David Boxall takes a look at one of Corgi’s most ingenious inventions. ACTIONS Price Guide - Value your collection with auction results from around the country. Online results - We help you to put a value on your collection, with a look at recent online results. Toy Fair Times


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Inside the May issue of Diecast Collector, we bring you:

REGULARS
News and events - What's happening in the world of diecast collecting.
Little and Large - In which Steve Coles compares models of the same car... but in differing scales!
Collecting by Numbers - Charting the evolution of the Matchbox Superfast range during the Lesney years, from 1969 to 1982.
A-Z of Diecast - In which Alwyn Brice continues his series, leafing through the alphabet of diecasts.
Top Vintage Model - DTCA Chairman, Michael Driver, picks another vintage favourite from Dinky.
Dear Editor - Your diecast-related questions shared.
A female perspective - Hazel Ralston considers the world of model collecting, through different eyes...

NEW MODELS
What's New - Seven pages looking at the latest new models and in-depth reviews.
Masterpieces from AutoCult - Stephen Paul Hardy brings us right up to date with news of AutoCult’s latest exclusive 1/43 sealed resin models.
Rolling with Kess - Mike Coupe looks at the new 1947 Rolls Royce Phantom III Labourdette Vutotal Cabriolet, from Kess Models.

FEATURES
The K3 Evolution - Francisco Mota looks at what German specialists Kremer Racing made of the Porsche K3 evolution version.
70 years of the Citroën DS - Andrew Ralston gives you an overview of
Citroën DS models, from the 'hard to find' to the collecting classics.
Simply magnificent - David Lynn explores the choice of 1/43 models of the evocative Rover 3-Litre and 3.5-Litre, possibly Solihull’s most iconic car design.
USAF Thunderbirds F-16C - Jarrod Cotter looks at one of the Hobby Master models of the 1/72 scale USAF Thunderbirds F-16s.
Take it off - David Boxall takes a look at one of Corgi’s most ingenious
inventions.
ACTIONS
Price Guide - Value your collection with auction results from around the
country.
Online results - We help you to put a value on your collection, with a look at recent online results.
Toy Fair Times
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